Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst at Global Financial Analytics. We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to drive data-driven insights in our options trading division. You'll leverage advanced analytics to optimize trading strategies, monitor market risks, and support high-stakes financial decisions in one of the world's most vibrant financial hubs. This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact while working alongside industry leaders.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns and market anomalies
- Develop and maintain financial models for option pricing, volatility analysis, and risk assessment
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to provide real-time data insights during market events
- Create automated reporting dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to track key performance metrics
- Conduct backtesting of trading strategies and validate model assumptions against historical data
- Monitor regulatory compliance in options trading and ensure adherence to FINRA/NYSE rules
- Present findings to senior leadership through concise visualizations and executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance role
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R for data manipulation
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model, volatility surfaces, and Greeks (Delta/Gamma/Vega)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data feeds
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA for automation and complex financial modeling
- Knowledge of options trading strategies and market microstructure
- CFA or FRM certification a significant plus